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Launching a startup is one thing, but building a meaningful and enduring company is an entirely different story. In this talk from the San Diego Founder Institute, Ryan Bettencourt gives tips on bringing your idea to life, and how to build a company centered around your passions, values, and bringing meaning to the world.

Ryan Bettencourt is the President of Zui (recently acquired by Saban Brands) as well as the Founder and CEO of Blurtopia.

Ryan begins his talk on Starup Vision by explaining the power of execution. “I dont believe in NDA’s”, he says, “ideas are nothing if you’re not the person to execute it.”

Ryan is a mentor for the San Diego Founder Institute, which is currently accepting applications for the Autumn Semester. If you or someone you know could benefit from expert training and feedback to launch a technology startup in San Diego, then click here to apply today.

Ryan will also be speaking at a free event on Monday, Sept 22nd in San Diego - learn more here.

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The Founder Institute is the world's largest entrepreneur training and startup launch program, helping aspiring founders across the globe build enduring technology companies. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 50 countries, the Founder Institute has helped launch over 1,563 companies in 5 years. The company's mission is to "Globalize Silicon Valley" and build sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs worldwide.